"So, I've decided to collaborate with both of your malls."
I glance over to her as she sits up and clasps her hands together in front of her.
"Cooperating with two malls, means double the visibility for my brand."
I'm astonished. This is incredible, in spite of what has transpired this evening. She’s as smart as she is stunning.
She wasn't ending the discussions but continuing it. But with both of us, meandMattheo.
I can't help but be annoyed with his presence. If he wasn't here, what would she and I be doing? Having drinks, laughing, having more amazing sex. God, she was such an animal in bed, and I fucking loved it.
I would take her and hold her, caress her soft skin, and tenderly kiss her all over. More than anything, I want to make sweet love to her in apology for what embarrassment I’ve caused not only her, but her company's name. I just have this intense need to make her happy right now.
Her kisses are so delectable, and I desire to fill her with me. I try with a great amount of difficulty to hide my rising erection.
Not now, dickhead.
As much as I want her right now, it's not the time.
"I'll have my people draw up contracts to be signed later this week."
She goes back to the kitchen, and I hear her place her glass in the sink. She goes into her bedroom and comes back in satin, button-down pajamas.
I turn to watch her move back into the room. Graceful.
Courteous.
An amazing woman.
"My secretary will reach out to you both sometime this week to set up an appointment for you both to come to my office."
Pausing for a moment, she looks at me, then Mattheo.
"You may bring your people to look over the contracts, making sure you’re equally represented in the paperwork."
I know I’m happy about the proposal, and it seems that Mattheo is as well. He looks at her with an approving glance. Still, no words have been spoken by me or him.
"Guys, I have to go to sleep. It's time for you both to leave."
She turns and heads towards the front door of her penthouse.
We both remain still and silent as statues, neither one relinquishing our claimed post on her sofa.
Make a stand, hold the stand.